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Reviewers of Cottingham Care Community frequently praise the warmth and kindness of front-line staff, calling out specific nurses and aides for compassionate care across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Most feedback is very positive, but a handful of reviewers raise serious concerns about cleanliness, communication, and one incident involving a resident injury that the facility reportedly did not address.
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Cottingham Care Community is a senior living community in Cincinnati, Ohio offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 204 reviews.
Cottingham Care Community offers a continuum of care designed to support seniors through recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term living. The community provides skilled nursing services for short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term custodial care, allowing residents to transition smoothly between levels of care as their needs change.
Care is centered on comfort, dignity, and independence, combining skilled medical support with rehabilitation and a holistic approach to wellness. The community also includes a memory care section, with staff described as attentive to residents' medical and emotional needs.
Accommodations are private, modern suites designed for comfort, safety, and restorative calm. Residents have access to fitness rooms and relaxation areas to support activity and well-being, along with warm, welcoming lounges for socializing and building relationships with other residents.
Dining includes nutritious, chef-prepared meals served in a comfortable setting that supports daily routine and connection among residents. Common areas, including a bright entryway, are designed to greet residents and visitors with a sense of warmth.
Families are encouraged to stay involved in a resident's care, including participating in care planning and attending care conferences, with regular communication from the care team. The admissions team is available to answer questions about the transition process and to help explain coverage options, including circumstances under which Medicare may cover skilled nursing care.
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Leesa Newman
Jul 2026
RUN FAR, RUN FAST! Dirty, broken down, and a horrible urine smell throughout the place. Room floors were dirty and dusty (they sweep around things). Huge spots on the carpet every few feet.<br>Unorganized administrators. Three admins will tell you three different things.<br>Ask front desk person 3 questions - her answer to each was "I don't know" didn't offer to find the answers, just went back to her phone.<br>The desk going to the live in's hall is ALWAYS empty.
Christina Haley
Jun 2026
Cottingham is a wonderful community with caring staff members who go above and beyond! This is a great facility for residents or loved ones to live or receive rehabilitation services.
Sean Lackey Sr
May 2026
The place was very terrible and was very disappointed because my mother was only there for at the most five to six days and her first day there she was not attended to for about 4 hours when I got up there to see her and she was wet and upset and hungry and no one knew anything that she was in that room or knew anything about her and when I finally tracked a nurse aide she was in with my mother for about 45 minutes to an hour cleaning her up changing sheets and that should have been something that was supposed to been done hours ago. And when we came in me and my wife everyone was on their phone talking to each other and not attending the residents and I was totally disappointed because only thing I was thinking was trying to get her out of there. And I suggest that when you hire people you hire people that want to make a difference and want to help the residents and assist the residents instead of being on their phone sitting in chairs ordering take out and not doing the job that is supposed to be done
Desiree Diersing
May 2026
This is a dream come true.. Thank you
Kimberly Thomas
Apr 2026
The visit with my friend was awesome. However, the facility was a little disappointing. The second we entered the double doors a strong scent of urine hit us in the face. We turned on another Hallway and bam there it was again. It could have been potty time. But we were there at least an hour. The smell never went away. I'm hoping this was just a bad day and it won't be that way on the next visit. Thank you.
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 37 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 11, 2026
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 26, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Sep 7, 2022
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 7, 2022
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 24, 2019
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Cottingham Care Community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Cottingham Care Community has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Cincinnati that publish rates start around $3,425 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Cottingham Care Community is located at 3995 Cottingham Dr #1686 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Reviewers of Cottingham Care Community frequently praise the warmth and kindness of front-line staff, calling out specific nurses and aides for compassionate care across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Most feedback is very positive, but a handful of reviewers raise serious concerns about cleanliness, communication, and one incident involving a resident injury that the facility reportedly did not address.
Cottingham Care Community had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 37 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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